GB16715.4-2010
Seeds of gourd and vegetable － Part 4：Cole
瓜菜作物种子 第4部分：甘蓝类
GB 16715.4-2010 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Seeds of gourd and vegetable － Part 4：Cole. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2012.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the production and sale of cole crop seeds within China, specifically covering heading cabbage, kohlrabi, and cauliflower. It is applicable to both coated and uncoated seeds. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers and distributors of these specific agricultural seeds operating in the Chinese market.
Technical requirements
The standard establishes the mandatory quality framework for cole seeds, defining four primary technical parameters: varietal purity, cleanliness, germination rate, and moisture content. It categorizes seeds into distinct classes such as basic seed and qualified seed for both conventional and hybrid varieties. Strict minimum or maximum thresholds are enforced for each parameter to ensure agricultural reliability. Additionally, the standard requires that all declared quality values on labeling must be truthful and strictly conform to the baseline requirements specified in the official parameter tables.
Testing methods
Testing protocols mandate that cleanliness analysis, germination testing, moisture determination, and varietal purity verification must be executed in strict accordance with the GB/T 3543 series for crop seed inspection. Furthermore, sampling procedures and the final quality determination rules must align with the general provisions of GB 20464 for crop seed labeling.
FAQs
What specific crops are covered under GB 16715.4-2010?
It regulates the seeds of cabbage crops, specifically heading cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata L.), kohlrabi, and cauliflower produced or sold within China.
What are the main changes in GB 16715.4-2010 compared to the 1999 version?
The current version revised terminology, removed the quality grading for hybrid cabbage seeds, and updated specific purity, cleanliness, and germination requirements for both basic and qualified seeds.
How does the standard handle seed testing and quality determination?
Testing and sampling procedures must be conducted in accordance with the GB/T 3543 rules for crop seed testing, while quality determination follows GB 20464.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 16715.4-2010. To ensure complete compliance for your agricultural products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 16715.4-2010 today to access all detailed parameter tables, testing procedures, and compliance rules.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B31
- ICS
- 67.080.01
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Crop Seeds of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 16715.4-1999